as in following
being the one that comes immediately after another
my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets
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as in then
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Recent Examples of next
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are up next.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The current Gaza war will mark two years next month, the longest in Israel’s history.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Senate has proposed a modest increase to Title I for next year.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The District of Columbia came next, with residents paying an average of $505 per month.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are up next.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Small ship cruise company American Cruise Lines will launch the first all-domestic Great Lakes sailings next year, celebrating America's small towns and lake cities in time for next summer.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The current Gaza war will mark two years next month, the longest in Israel’s history.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Preposition
September brings major price drops on warm-weather essentials worth grabbing for now and next year, including chaise lounges, fire pits, and full furniture sets for entertaining.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Senate has proposed a modest increase to Title I for next year.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Berry's following post, shared to Instagram on Aug. 17, featured her in a brand-new look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And, most importantly, the only three teams in the previous three seasons to win a Division Series Game 1 on the road and then lose Game 2 — the 2022 Phillies, the 2023 Phillies and the 2024 Mets — all won the series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Contrast that with Robert Lewandowski, whose stutter, pause, judder, wait for the ’keeper to dive and then place it wide of the post didn’t work for Barcelona during their surprise defeat away to Sevilla a few hours later.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Stay Awhile The 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is filled with contemporary art for guests to happen upon throughout their visit.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, textiles will face punishing 59 percent tariffs due to the new, 50 percent duties stacking upon an existing MFN rate of 9 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Her coach Cheryl Reeve was later suspended after postgame comments criticizing the officiating in that game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, President Biden expanded the protections so more Venezuelans who had arrived in recent years could benefit.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Sitting at 1-2-1 on the season, the Dallas Cowboys head into their Week 5 game against the New York Jets desperately needing a victory to keep pace in the NFC East.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Evans scored 21 points in 26 minutes off Las Vegas’ bench to fuel the Aces to a 89-86 second-half comeback against the Phoenix Mercury for a 1-0 series lead.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The show's runaway success and growing anticipation for the second season, which releases in December 2025, means revelers will surely be met with a sea of blue jumpsuits, ghoulish face paint and makeshift Pipboys this Halloween season for the second year in a row.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond his music career, the 31-year-old rapper has embarked on a professional wrestling career, first appearing on WWE in 2021 and competing in several matches since.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the years since, Borchetta has continued to be a major player in Nashville.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Jones first rose to prominence during his time as a standout at Syracuse University alongside his younger brother, fellow former NFL star Chandler Jones, from 2006 to 2009, before going on to get drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s lots to explore in this East Coast vacation playground, including miles of bikeways and trails alongside a slew of parks and natural areas.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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